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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 8 MIN

How to Make a Good First Impression on Day One

from The First Job Podcast with Fexingo: Entry-Level Roles, New Grads, and Starting Your Career · host Fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down exactly what it takes to make a strong first impression on your first day of a new job. They discuss the specific actions that hiring managers and team leads notice, from arriving prepared with questions to reading the room's communication culture. Lucas shares a story about a new hire who impressed him by asking about the team's preferred feedback style in the first week, while Luna talks about the power of small gestures like sending a follow-up note after orientation. They also cover common pitfalls like oversharing personal information or trying too hard to prove yourself. For new grads and career changers alike, this episode offers practical, low-stakes moves that set the tone for a successful start. The hosts wrap with a candid moment about how listener support keeps the show ad-free and independent. #FirstJob #NewGrad #DayOne #FirstImpression #CareerAdvice #Onboarding #Professionalism #WorkplaceEtiquette #SoftSkills #CareerPodcast #JobSearch #EntryLevel #StartingYourCareer #FexingoBusiness #Careers #BusinessPodcast #JobAdvice #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down exactly what it takes to make a strong first impression on your first day of a new job. They discuss the specific actions that hiring managers and team leads notice, from arriving prepared with questions to reading the room's communication culture. Lucas shares a story about a new hire who impressed him by asking about the team's preferred feedback style in the first week, while Luna talks about the power of small gestures like sending a follow-up note after orientation. They also cover common pitfalls like oversharing personal information or trying too hard to prove yourself. For new grads and career changers alike, this episode offers practical, low-stakes moves that set the tone for a successful start. The hosts wrap with a candid moment about how listener support keeps the show ad-free and independent. #FirstJob #NewGrad #DayOne #FirstImpression #CareerAdvice #Onboarding #Professionalism #WorkplaceEtiquette #SoftSkills #CareerPodcast #JobSearch #EntryLevel #StartingYourCareer #FexingoBusiness #Careers #BusinessPodcast #JobAdvice #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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